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374 ROSETTA. 
CHAP, -^vas the most delightful of any in Rosetta. 
Placed in a prominent situation upon the quay, 
it commanded a view of the Nile, and of the 
Delta, in every direction'. We had therefore 
only to return to the fleet for a few articles of 
convenience, and for our books, and here to fix 
our residence. 
(l) Sir Sidney Smith, afterwards viewing this prospect from our 
terrace, said, " We have often abused Savary for his extravagance and 
amplification ; but the view here may at least reconcile us to his 
account of Rosetta." 
